This page about historic Arkansas is a supplement toArkansas
Social Studieswhere you
will find additional material including history, colleges and
universities, capital city profile, lesson plans, state government and
more.

Arkansas ___A good overview of the history of Arkansas, plus
statistics, demographic information, and links to "... selected famous
natives and residents." - Illustrated - From Pearson Education,
publishing as Infoplease -
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108184.html

Arkansas History
Commission & State Archives preserves Arkansas history __ The
title pretty much sums it up. A lot of material here. -
illustrated - From ark-ives.com -
http://www.ark-ives.com/

Arkansas
history and heritage - Arkansas State Parks __ "Experience
Arkansas history and heritage first-hand at Arkansas State Parks, where
you can explore historic towns, visit Arkansas history museums, see
national landmarks, and tour Civil War battlefields." - illustrated -
From Arkansas State Parks -
http://www.historystateparks.com/

Arkansas Old Photos.... faces and places in the past __ "Old family
photographs, postcards, historical pictures, and genealogy about the
people and places." - illustrated - From familyoldphotos.com -
http://www.familyoldphotos.com/ar/

Arkansas State History, Native Americans, Louisiana Purchase... ___"In
this section, we invite you to experience and celebrate with us
Arkansas's place in the fabric of America... tales of Native Americans,
pioneers who built the state, Civil War battles, an oil boom, blues and
mountain folk music, diamonds, nine students who helped forge the spirit
of the civil rights movement and a native son who rose to the U.S.
Presidency." - Illustrated - From Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
-
http://www.arkansas.com/things-to-do/history-heritage/

Arkansas, Timeline of State History __ "Educational resource provides
a chronological time-line of important events and dates in Arkansas'
history. Includes a guide to this state's media sites and colleges." -
From shgresources.com -
http://www.shgresources.com/ar/timeline/

The Encyclopedia
of Arkansas History & Culture __ "The Encyclopedia of
Arkansas History & Culture Project strives to offer a definitive,
comprehensive, and accurate record of the twenty-fifth state." -
illustrated - From encyclopediaofarkansas.net -
http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/about/

Historical Museums of Arkansas - A History Guide __ "Arkansas history
museums. Learn about historic Arkansas and discover the history of
Arkansas people. Locate Arkansas history museums, historic old Arkansas
photos, Arkansas genealogy data, old Arkansas newspapers, place
histories, historic sites, Arkansas history timelines, state symbols,
and other Arkansas history information." - illustrated - From censusfinder.com -
http://www.censusfinder.com/arkansas-historical-museums.htm

Information on Arkansas Heritage... ___"Provides a look at the past
history and the Arkansans who played a role in developing the foundation
for the future. Tells stories of the people, times, events and
activities that have shaped the state." - Illustrated - From the
Department of Arkansas Heritage -
http://www.arkansasheritage.com/

The Old State House Museum of Arkansas History ___"A multimedia museum
of Arkansas's history, people and culture set in the oldest surviving
state capitol west of the Mississippi River. Read about Arkansas
politicians and discover the history of the state." The free Adobe
Acrobat Reader software is required for viewing various PDF files. -
Illustrated - From Old State House -
http://www.oldstatehouse.com/

State of Arkansas History Trail Guides ___"...101 interesting places to
explore Arkansas's history and heritage. Included are downtown
districts, museums, archaeological sites, historic and architecturally
significant structures, cultural centers, battlefields, state parks,
bridges and national and Confederate cemeteries." - Illustrated - From
Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism -
http://www.arkansas.com/things-to-do/history-heritage/trail_map.asp

Southwest Arkansas History ___What's here? "Materials for K-12
students and teachers of Arkansas history; links to history sites and
groups in Southwest Arkansas and in Arkansas, more than 500 historic
photographs of Southwest Arkansas; lesson plans and student projects;
contests for students to enter." - Illustrated - From the History
Department of Southern Arkansas University at Magnolia -
http://peace.saumag.edu/swark/